[skilgr.] An instrument for the development and classification of qualifications (e.g. at national or sectoral level) according to a set of criteria (e.g. using descriptors) applicable to specified levels of learning outcomes.
[skżr.] A qualification framework can be used to:
 establish national standards of knowledge, skills and competences;
 promote the quality of education;
 provide a system of coordination and/or integration of qualifications and enable comparison of qualifications by relating qualifications to each other;
 promote access to learning, transfer of learning outcomes and progression in learning.